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Here’s What To Expect If The Bitcoin Price Maintains Support Above $74,400
Crypto analyst and Elliott Wave expert Gert van Lagen has highlighted a critical level that could determine the next move in the Bitcoin price. In a recently shared 2-week chart, Lagen points to a broader market structure that suggests Bitcoin may be preparing for another strong upward leg, provided...NewsBTC
Tue, Feb 3
Stocks
Santander aims to become big retail bank in US with $12.2 billion Webster deal
Offers 2.0548 of its shares, $48.75 in cash for each Webster shareAims to create top-10 retail bank in US by assetsDeal is expected to generate synergies of $800 mlnUS shares close down 6.4%2025 net profit soars to record 14.1 billion euros ROTE in the US to rise to 18%, above 20% at group levelChai...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin Holds $78K Amid Signs Of Economic Recovery: Analysts
A surprise uptick in a key factory gauge has traders rethinking risk, while crypto watchers debate whether Bitcoin will ride a fresh wave higher or stay stuck in a drawdown. The ISM Manufacturing PMI rose into expansion territory in January, and that single data point has set off a flurry of takes f...Bitcoinist
Tue, Feb 3
Forex
ANALYSIS-Yuan expected to rise in 2026, but Beijing has its reasons for saying not so fast
Exports drive 6% yuan gain vs dollar in nine monthsAverage of 13 analyst forecasts has yuan at 6.92/dlr in DecGoldman Sachs revises forecast stronger to 6.7 SHANGHAI, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Booming exports are pushing up China's currency and while analysts think authorities will resist further gai...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Forex
CNY: Measured appreciation path expected – OCBC
The report by Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong from OCBC Bank, indicates that a sub-Bloomberg consensus USDCNY fix signals a growing tolerance for RMB strength. However, authorities appear committed to a measured and orderly appreciation path for the Renminbi (CNY).
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Tue, Feb 3
Other
US appeals court weighs Trump policy allowing swift deportations to third countries
Court may narrow injunction to cover only four plaintiffsPolicy allows deportation with minimal notice and diplomatic assurancesJustice Department argues policy has sufficient safeguards, plaintiffs disagreeBy Nate Raymond Feb 3 (Reuters) - A federal appeals court expressed unease on Tuesday with...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Stocks
2 Healthcare Dividend Stocks That are Just What the Doctor Ordered
Key PointsAbbVie has successfully hurdled the Humira patent cliff.Medtronic is seeing new growth from smart devices.AbbVie is a Dividend King and Medtronic soon will be, too.10 stocks we like better than AbbVie › Healthcare stocks are not known for healthy dividends. Great for growth, yes, but often...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 3
Other
Netflix co-CEO faces grilling by US Senate panel over Warner Bros deal
US lawmakers have raised antitrust concernsCEOs face questions about deal's impact on workers, consumers Department of Justice reviewing the dealBy Jody Godoy Feb 3 (Reuters) - U.S. senators grilled Netflix NFLX.O Co-CEO Ted Sarandos on Tuesday at a hearing over how his company's proposed...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Stocks
Netflix Stock Dips Below $80. Time to Buy?
Key PointsNetflix's 2025 was marked by strong double-digit revenue growth and significant margin expansion.For 2026, management expects more double-digit top-line growth and further margin expansion.Netflix's forward price-to-earnings ratio is probably the best way to evaluate its valuation.10 stock...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 3
Stocks
This Overlooked Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Could Be the Surprise Winner of 2026
Key PointsSoundHound's stock slumped in 2025.However, the company grew its revenue rapidly.It also went through a big transformation as it pivots towards agentic AI.10 stocks we like better than SoundHound AI › Tech stocks were among the market's biggest winners last year. However, one of the most o...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 3
Economic Indicator
EXCLUSIVE-US authorizes US diluent supply to Venezuela oil sector
By Timothy GardnerWASHINGTON, Feb 3 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury Department on Tuesday issued a new license authorizing the export and sale to Venezuela of U.S. diluents, a key fuel needed to produce exportable crude oil grades in the OPEC country, according to a document shown to Reuters by an adm...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Stocks
Stock Market Today, Feb. 3: Nasdaq Tumbles 1.4% as AI Fears Grow
S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC) fell 0.84% to 6,917.81 and the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC) dropped 1.43% to 23,255.19 amid tech weakness. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES:^DJI) slipped 0.34% to 49,240.99 after touching a record intraday high.Market moversWalmart (NASDAQ:WMT) outperforme...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 3
Other
UK, US agree Chagos air base is of strategic importance after Trump criticism of deal
Feb 3 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and U.S. President Donald Trump recognised the "strategic importance" of the U.S.-UK air base in the Chagos Archipelago and will work closely to guarantee its operation, Downing Street said on Tuesday. Last month, Trump criticised ...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
